Jem and the Holograms

13 Ratings:
2.7

Truly outrageous 1980's cartoon

Jem (also Jem and the Holograms) is an American animated television series that ran from 1985 to 1988 in U.S. first-run syndication. The show is about music company owner Jerrica Benton, her singer alter-ego, Jem, her band the Holograms, and their adventures. … see full wiki

You’ve probably never heard of Jem and the Holograms before, and that’s why I’m here, Lunchers. Jem and the Holograms was a cheesy 80s TV show that featured an all girl band that doubled as a group of costume-wearing, ever-vigilant crime stoppers. To fit with the wonderful world that was the 80s, they sported bright, big hair, shoulder pads and the show itself underlined a particular interest in fashion. Each 30-minute episode followed a serial plotline that featured original … more

"Glamour and glitter, fashion and fame: JEM! Jem is truly outrageous, truly,truly,truly outrageous!" If you can proudly sing that line in key and without a hint of irony as a knowing smile creeps upon your face, I dare say that you too must indeed be a fellow "Child of the 80's". And as this true Child of the 80's can attest, there was likely no young female-focused cartoon series nearly as respected and beloved at that … more